B.B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 8 Right to Information 2018 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Discuss the objects and salient features of RTI Act, 2005.
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2. Q2 "All Public Authorities have to ordinarily disclose information sought by the applicant". State the exceptions.
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3. Q3 Explain the constitution, powers and functions of state information commission.
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4. Q4 Explain the provisions of appeal and penalties provided under RTI Act, 2005.
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5. Q5 Discuss the leading cases decided by the central information commission on Income Tax, Banks, Police and Revenue Departments.
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6. Q6 Examine the provisions relating to constitution, powers and functions of inquiry commission under the commission of Inquiries Act, 1952.
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7. Q7 Explain salient features of Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
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Write short notes on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Judiciary and Right to Information.
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2. Q8 (b) Public Information Officer.
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3. Q8 (c) Official Secrets Act, 1923.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) Mr. 'A' is a retired officer of a Public Authority. He makes an RTI Application requesting the Public Authority to supply certified copies of his Annual Confidential reports and of his colleagues. Advise Public Authority.
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2. Q9 (b) Mr. Ramesh filed a complaint to the State Information Commission against a Public Information Officer of K. R. Hospital, Mysore for non-disclosure of Information. The commission rejected his application with a direction to approach the first appellate Authority. Advise Mr. Ramesh.
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3. Q9 (c) An applicant filed an RTI application before the PIO, SBI, Vidyanagar, Hubli seeking details of its customers who have taken loans for business purpose. Can it be provided ?
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